Georgian Bay Communities Fight Invasive Phragmites. Now!

July 2016. With more than 8,000 km of shoreline, Georgian Bay is home to some of the Canada's most pristine coastal wetlands. Many creatures and organisms depend on these wetlands for life-sustaining activities like food and foraging, nurseries, spawning, shade, water treatment and shelter. This tenacious invasive plant, Phragmites australis subsp australis, grows quickly and densely into moncultures that threaten to reduce plant biodiversity, decrease habitat for endangered species, and damage the proper functioning of Georgian Bay's coastal wetlands.

Not only do they impair the wetlands ecosystems, they can wreak havoc on your recreational enjoyment of the water.Due to its height and density, a stand of invasive Phragmites can block access to your favourite shoreline or view, and create potential fire hazards due to large amount of dead standing thatch within mature stands.

Georgian Bay Communities: Taking Action…

Georgian Bay Forever (GBF) calls fighters of invasive Phragmites - PHRAGBUSTERS.This 2016, Phragbusters are a coalition of passionate volunteers, environmental organizations, cottage associations and parks, specific townships; with grant support from Environment Canada and the RBC Blue Water Project. These groups are further being aided by broader efforts by the Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Phragmites Working Group to name a few.

Our Goal

Remove 2 x as much invasive Phragmites as last year. That's at least 16,000 kilograms of this awful plant!

15. Wymbolwood Beach (Tiny): Multiple Summer Phrag Cuts

Tiny and Wymbolwood beach are always looking for volunteers to help the fight. Councillor Hinton of Tiny has supported Lynn Short and her efforts with trying to control this plant. Please email Lynn if you would like to learn what you can do in Tiny or Wymbolwood Beach.

Other events and opportunities:

Email us today at Communications to advise us of your interest in being a Phragbuster, and we will help you find a cut or learn about this plant.

Email us today at Communications to help you promote your cut with the Georgian Bay Community, and get more attention and volunteers.

More events to come. Remember to find out who is working on invasive Phragmites in your area